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2.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
2.1.
REPLACING THE FIRE BRICKS
The firebox needs fire bricks to increase the thermal mass and
guarantee the longevity of the steel firebox. Over time the
firebricks may become cracked and crumble away. At this
point they should be replaced.
To replace the firebricks:
1)
Raise the brick retainer
2)
Remove bricks and ash from the fire box.
3)
Replace with new bricks and lower the brick retainer over
the bricks.
2.2.
REPLACING THE BRICK RETAINER
The brick retainer holds the bricks in place. Over time, the
brick retainer may warp or burn through, and should be
replaced.
1)
Remove the side and rear fire bricks before fitting the
brick retainer.
2)
With the retainer orientated with the arms pointing up
(like a square ‘U’ shape), push one end into the back
corner of the firebox.
3)
With the retainer in a diagonal orientation relative to the
firebox, tilt the top slightly forward allowing the bottom
corner to drop into the firebox at the front.
4)
Push the bottom front corner towards the back of the
firebox allowing the top of the arm to enter the firebox.
5)
Continue pushing the bottom corner towards rear of
firebox so that retainer sits flat in the firebox.
6)
Raise the retainer and re-install the fire bricks.
2.3.
REPLACING THE BAFFLE PLATES
The baffle plates help to retain the heat in the firebox by
lengthening the path of the flame before it goes up the flue.
Over time, the baffle plates will begin to sag a little due to the
excessive heat. This will not affect the way the fire burns.
Eventually the baffle plates will burn through (5+ years) and
must be replaced.
To remove the baffle plates:
1)
Slide the lower baffle plate forward so that it can be
lowered at the back.
2)
Lowering the rear of the baffle will allow the front to slide
past the front support pins.
3)
Once the baffle has cleared the front support pins, it can
be removed from the firebox.
4)
Remove the upper baffle plate in the same way.
5)
Repeat steps 1) to 4) in reverse to fit the new baffle plate
(see image below for correct baffle placement).
Upper Baffle Hook
Upper Baffle Plate
Lower Baffle Plate
Lower Baffle Hook
